Song of the Day: Man I Need by Olivia Dean

In the first Say More Words episode of 2026, Tamika Taylor dives into the pressure and toxicity of “New Year, New Me” culture, reminding us that real change starts with creating emotional safety, not just discipline. With humor, truth, and a few cows as metaphors, she invites us to slow down, break big goals into bite-sized steps, and choose growth that honors our actual lives. This year is about ascension—and it starts with getting honest about what’s been holding us back.

Song of the Day: Empress by Snow Patrol

In this episode of Say More Words, Tamika Taylor sits down with Eric Pederson, a storyteller whose life detours remind us that the “next right step” can lead to something beautifully unexpected. From dreams deferred to redemptive pivots, Eric shares how embracing change, therapy, and honest conversations shaped his journey—and how we’re all just one decision away from a new beginning. This episode is a love letter to resilience, reframing, and finding your people.

Follow Eric:

Instagram https://instagram.com/honestpizza

X: https://x.com/honestpizza

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-pederson1/

Song of the Day: WTHELLY by Rob49

In this episode of Say More Words, Tamika Taylor reconnects with longtime friend and comedian Ton Johnson for a joyful, candid conversation about navigating career pivots, the realities of working in higher ed, and finding his comedic voice after losing a bet. Ton shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from his journey to the stage, including opening for Charlie Berens, bombing his first real show, and striving to evolve from a feature act into a headliner. It's a beautiful mix of laughter, friendship, and real-life resilience.

Follow Ton:

https://www.instagram.com/itstonjohn/

https://www.threads.com/@itstonjohn

https://www.facebook.com/ADJohnsonII

Song of the Day: Do Something by Matthew West

In this episode of Say More Words, Tamika and her guest, Paula Tobey explore what it means to step boldly into the work God has designed us for. From chronic migraines to chronic purpose, Paula’s story reminds us that when we choose growth over comfort, we don't just find healing—we help others rise too. This is about more than business. It’s about becoming who you were always meant to be. Paula's book, The Entrepreneur’s Guide to a Phenomenal Life and Business launches this Friday! Check out her website to see where to get your copy!

Follow Paula:

https://paulatobey.com/

https://www.instagram.com/paula_tobey/

https://www.facebook.com/coachpaulatobey

https://www.youtube.com/user/ParentingCoachPaula

Note! If you're watching you'll see that unfortunately my video was giving me problems, but it was still such a great conversation!

Song of the Day: Birthday Bitch by Trap Beckham

In this special birthday episode of Say More Words, Tamika reflects on 37 truths she wishes she could tell her 21-year-old self — hard-won wisdom born from healing, heartbreak, growth, and grace. From learning to rest before life forces you to trusting your gut and choosing yourself boldly, she shares a soul-filled roadmap for anyone navigating their own becoming. It’s a love letter to past selves, a celebration of growth, and a reminder that even in the hard, life can still be beautiful.

Song of the Day: Anxiety by Doechii

In this deeply vulnerable episode, Tamika returns to share her personal journey through grief, trauma, and healing during World Mental Health Month. She opens up about surviving suicidal thoughts after a traumatic realization in her life just shortly after her son's birth, the ongoing work of therapy, and the power of choosing joy—even when life feels heavy. Her message is one of hope, reminding listeners that seeking help is strength, healing is possible, and every one of us is worthy of love and light.

No one should ever suffer alone. Did you know that you can now TEXT the suicide hotline? Call or text 988 for help!

If you are in the DFW area, I am deeply grateful for the work of my therapist. Kim Parker specializes in EMDR and trauma therapy along with an extensive list of other therapies. She can be found here: https://forgedinvalor.com

I am always here. If you need something, someone to talk to or a resource guide or course: EMAIL ME! [email protected]

My forgiveness course can be found here if you’d like to practice it: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.evolutioncollective.co/forgiveness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Are you in the market for moving from discomfort to thriving? Tamika would love to help! Sign up for your free discovery call here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/tamikataylor/15min⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Song of the Day: Going Through Hell by Rodney Atkins

In this heartfelt Tea Time episode of Say More Words, Tamika shares a raw, empowering reflection on navigating chaos, loss, and overwhelm—while holding onto hope and growth. She reveals how breakdowns often come right before breakthroughs, and invites listeners to join her new 90-day program, Not Dead Yet, designed to help women move through life’s hardest seasons with support, clarity, and community. “You’re not dead yet,” she reminds us—“and that means your story’s not over.”

My forgiveness course can be found here if you’d like to practice it: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.evolutioncollective.co/forgiveness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Are you in the market for moving from discomfort to thriving? Tamika would love to help! Sign up for your free discovery call here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/tamikataylor/15min⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Song of the Day: Hymn To Virgil by Hozier

In this heartfelt return to the mic, Tamika shares an honest update about her recent lupus flare and the deep personal revelations sparked by the book Lovable by Amber Rae. She opens up about the next phase of her healing journey—confronting her mother wound and generational trauma—and reminds us that doing the hard, quiet work of self-growth is a path we don’t have to walk alone. This episode is a tender, powerful call to name what hurts and keep moving toward the light.

My forgiveness course can be found here if you’d like to practice it: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.evolutioncollective.co/forgiveness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Are you in the market for moving from discomfort to thriving? Tamika would love to help! Sign up for your free discovery call here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/tamikataylor/15min⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Song of the Day:

How Good Can It Get by Sunshine Reigns

This episode of Say More Words is all about reframing your mindset and reconnecting with possibility. After a powerful check-in last week, Tamika shares affirmations, personal stories, and a grounding reminder that you can ask the universe, “How amazing and easy can it get?”—and actually expect an answer. Let this be your invitation to expand, trust, and move forward with ease.

My forgiveness course can be found here if you’d like to practice it: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.evolutioncollective.co/forgiveness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Are you in the market for moving from discomfort to thriving? Tamika would love to help! Sign up for your free discovery call here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/tamikataylor/15min⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Song of the Day:

Golden by KPop Demon Hunters

Mercury was retrograding, my mic went rogue, and I threw a full-on toddler tantrum—but we’re back, baby. This week on Say More Words, we’re talking about your Life Report Card: boundaries, joy, self-care, and all the things you need to check in on as we shift seasons. Whether or not you're heading back to school, it's time to re-center, get honest, and remember—you can be happy while hard things are happening.

My forgiveness course can be found here if you’d like to practice it: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.evolutioncollective.co/forgiveness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Are you in the market for moving from discomfort to thriving? Tamika would love to help! Sign up for your free discovery call here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/tamikataylor/15min⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠